Taste of Technology. You Choose...We Deliver

ITCS now delivers customized, face-to-face training to your group or unit. Let us know when we can schedule an hour to give you a “taste” of the technology tools available for your teaching, research or productivity projects. Whether your group is small or large, we cater to everyone…and best of all, we deliver! Here’s how it works:

Taste of Technology Menu

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Qualtrics Survey Tool

This training session includes understanding terms of use, using Qualtrics features, creating and distributing surveys, viewing/exporting results and special topics (informed consent and collaboration).

Blackboard’s Grade Center Customization

Learn a few underused tools/features in the grade center to help you create Smart Views for assessments, groups and why you would use color coding, etc.

Blackboard’s Tools of Engagement

Creatively engage students using features such as the blog, wiki, journal, discussion board and groups. Hear about assessment options and creative uses of the tools (including adding a rubric).

Clickers in the Classroom

Hear how (and why) instructors use clickers in the classroom for assessment purposes. Find out why clickers are a popular tool for assessment.

Encryption

Do you work with sensitive data like HIPAA or FERPA information? This session discusses the tools necessary to easily encrypt sensitive data for secure transmission and storage, including email. This session offers the who, what, when and where of information encryption.

iWebFolio

Discover the benefits of using an online e-portfolio system to help students archive, organize, reflect and present information through documents, graphics, presentations, and more. The demonstration shows how ECU colleges are successfully using iWebFolio.

lynda.com

ECU students and faculty now have access to lynda.com, an online library of instructional videos teaching the latest software tools and skills. Taught by accomplished instructors and recognized industry experts, lynda.com is a high-quality resource for students and faculty

Mediasite Lecture Capture

Mediasite is both a hardware and software solution for recording lectures, presentations, campus events and more. Video equipment is integrated into many existing classrooms and conference rooms. The Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR) software can be downloaded to any computer, on or off campus. This allows you to create videos anywhere, at your own convenience, outside the classroom.

REDCap survey and Database Tool

REDCap is a secure, HIPAA-compliant, Web-based application for building and managing online research surveys and databases.

Respondus Test Generator and LockDown Browser

For those who give lots of exams in Blackboard, this Respondus demo piques your interest through its seamless integration with Blackboard. This presentation also includes LockDown Browser, a building block in Bb designed for exam security and integrity; a tool you'll find reduces students’ help calls to you!

Saba Meeting Web Conferencing

Hear this rundown of ECU’s web conferencing platform, Saba Meeting. We'll show you practical examples of how instructors use web conferencing with students, whether face to face or distance.

Second Life

Follow this discussion and demonstration of the virtual world, Second Life, and how it can enhance teaching and learning in your classroom. The demonstration includes a tour and explanation of the virtual campus and attendees see a virtual game in action.

Tegrity Lecture Capture

The team demos Tegrity, the lecture capture system integrated with Blackboard that you can use in the classroom, office or at home to record audio, video and more. Students can use it, too.

Yammer in the Classroom

A presentation of best practices and ideas on using this collaborative and social networking tool for educational purposes. Prepare to be impressed!